This thesis evaluated the application of Natural Channel Design (NCD) and Best Management Practices (BMPs) in enhancing stream function on a cattle pasture in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Potential reductions in sediment, nutrient, and E. coli specific enhancement measures were quantified. Applying NCD principles and Rosgen’s stream classification, the study addresses impacts from cattle access and historical land modifications, offering a scalable model for sustainable agriculture and ecological health. Key measures, including exclusion fencing, riparian buffers, bank stabilization, and alternative water sources, were implemented to reduce erosion and pollutants. Adaptive strategies tailored to each stream section integrate BMPs with NCD techniques, balancing stream health and pasture use. The results suggest improvements in water quality and stream stability, with implications for extending this BMP-NCD approach across Western North Carolina to support water quality in the French Broad River Basin.